What an amazing day! We had a relaxing morning and then were picked up by our guide, Martin, and driver, Lucas. They were due to pick us up at 11:00 AM but our experience has been that everyone has arrived about 15 minutes early. With that in mind we got to the lobby a bit early but they were nowhere to be found. At 10:58 I said to Patrice “This might be the first time our escorts have been late”. No sooner had I said the words when the bellman announced, “Ellos estan aqui” (They are here). We have been told that when an Argentinian arrives 15 minutes late he/she is actually 5 minutes early. Well you can’t tell that by our experience. The guides and drivers have been perfect.
Today we were taken to see the Perito Moreno glacier. Martin had a flare for drama. He was describing the history of the area and the glacier and then with his back to the road, as we turned the corner, he said “and now we have this” and as if being cued by its director we saw the magnificent glacier. After a brief stop to see the glacier from afar we drove to the boat dock for a ride that brought us incredibly close to the massive structure. Next Martin took us on a stroll (I would be lying if I called it a hike) to see the glacier from various observation points. We were lucky to see some sections of the glacier dislodge into the lake. The sounds reminded me of a cross between squeaking wood and thunder. Unfortunately if you waited to hear the sounds you had already missed the ice falling so we had to keep our eyes fixed on the mountain of ice to see these phenomenons of nature.
I took about one hundred pictures (which again don’t do the sights justice) today. It was hard to pick only a few for the blog. Needless to say this was a very special day.
Many of you have asked me about the food. We had some great meals in Buenos Aires but El Calafate has been a disappointment. Below you can see tonight’s entrees. At least they looked good.
Travel day tomorrow.
Hasta luego,
Roberto
Patrice and I holding a heart shaped fragment from the glacier. Martin retrieved it (we aren’t crazy enough to do that).
Dinner: Not nearly as good tasting as they look.
Robert Reiss Travel Blog and Other Ramblings 
Magnificent glacier indeed!!! I need to travel there!!! Thank you for sharing!!!😍
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Spectacular photos Senor Roberto!
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I only wish they could truly convey the beauty.
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